Judd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild Podcast

Judd and AJ go live to react to the news of Marco signing a 3-year extension with the Wild. What changed to have the two parties find an agreement and what does it mean for the team moving forward? Plus what implicatuions does this have on a Kaprizov extension that is in the works. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins to help JUDD and AJ find a consensus for who makes the Wild's 25th anniversary team. The crew picks three forward lines, two defensemen pairings, and two goalies from a list recently provided in an article by The Athletic. Did they get the choices right? Who would you have added into the team? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to answer some of Judd's burning questions at this stage of the offseason. What is the level concern over the Minnesota Wild's situation with Kaprizov? Will Marco Rossi still be on the roster come opening night? What sort of year will new winger Vladimir Tarasenko have? Will Jesper Wallstedt remain with the Wild all season long? Plus more...

Jessi Pierce or Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show with a fun idea to try building the Wild if they had a nearly fresh start and could use anyone in the hockey world. The trio attempts to build their best version of the Wild while only keeping 6 forwards, 3 defensemen, and 1 goalie while stealing players from other teams across the league. What did they get right and where did they go hor...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the recent appearance The Athletic's Michael Russo made on the Daily Faceoff in which he stated the Wild and Kaprizov are not close on an extension. The three discuss what this could mean I the long run and if it could be resolved this offseason. Is this a reflection of Bill Guerin? Plus a chat about the front office and Joh...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to chat about some of The Athletic's recent picks regarding Stanley Cup contender tiers, Hart Trophy, and Norris Trophy picks. Will Kirill Kaprizov and Brick Faber get the respect they deserve? Plus what is the NHL doing with this opening night slate of games? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to hear a trade idea for the Wild that AJ thought of over the holiday weekend. Does a trade to acquire Troy Terry and Mason McTavish make sense for Minnesota and does it have a realistic chance of happening? What would the package need to be in order for the Ducks to say yes? Plus Jessi fills the crew in on what the recent development cam...

Jessi Pierce of NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joins the show to talk about the Wild's moves, or lack thereof, so far in free agency. What do you think about the team adding Nico Sturm? Can fans expect another signing? Should the front office be applauded for not overpaying in a less than ideal market? Updates on Kirill Kaprizov and Marco Rossi's contract situations. Plus Jessi debuts her first Line...

Judd and AJ go live to react to the news of the Wild trading for Vladimir Tarasenko from Detroit. What sort of role will he play with the Wild, what was his production like last season? What does this mean for the team moving forward into free agency, plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd and AJ take stock after the conclusion of the weekend's NHL Draft and some of the other moves made that sets up for a potentially disappointing free agency that was once teased as "Christmas in July" but now may not be as much of a celebration. Plus news on Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin and thoughts on the Wild's draft picks and the draft as a whole. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Judd and AJ react to the news from the fallout of Buffalo's JJ Peterka trade that the Wild offered Marco Rossi plus more but were turned down. What could have been the rest of the offer and why didn't Guerin do what he could to make it happen? Was it actually the right move? Plus the two discuss the Wild trading Freddy Gaudreau to Seattle for a draft pick. What could be next for the team as draft...

Jessi Pierce of NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joins the show a week out from when Kirill Kaprizov is first eligible to sign a contract extension with Minnesota. Recent statements by reporters make it sound like the Wild could end up making the Russian the highest paid player in the league. The crew discusses their thoughts on that hypothetical, what it would mean for the team moving forward, and if...

Judd and AJ react to and discuss Michael Russo and Joe Smith's recent article in The Athletic breaking down members of the Wild into how likely it is that they're traded. How much do you agree with the tiers? If you had to change stuff who would you pit where? Plus conversations about the McDavid situation impacting Kaprizov's re-signing, and Sam Bennett. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the NHL season finally coming to a close after the Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup. What parts of their "recipe" can the Wild learn from to get closer to the end goal? Are the Wild in a spot to complete their 5-year plan to win the whole thing? How important is it to have the right leadership in the room? Shou...

Judd and AJ chat about reports regarding teams around the NHL being less open to moving their centers this offseason. Pierre LeBrun reported about a potential John Tavares contract and why you could see him leave Toronto this summer, would you be open to the Wild bringing him in? Jonathan Toews is reportedly skating in Minnesota this week, he's expected to sign with Winnipeg but would you like the...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the prospect of the Wild pursuing Brad Marchand in the offseason. Is the veteran winger the right type of player for the club on and off the ice? Is the signing a realistic option? Who are some other alternatives that the Wild could go after in free agency? Would you rather that cap space be given to a younger player? Plus m...

Judd and AJ talk about the Avalanche extending Brock Nelson and how that move impacts the Wild's plans for the offseason. Who is realistically left for the Wild to go after in free agency? Is a trade the more likely route? Does that spell bad news for Liam Ohgren's future in Minnesota? What's the reaction to Brett McLean leaving to the Iowa Wild to coach in Vancouver? See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talks about the Minnesota Wild extending forward Marcus Johansson and discuss what his role may be next season and what sore of impacts it can have on the rest of the roster as well as potential moves this offseason. Will Liam Ohgren get a shot with the team after the extension or does this set up an exit for the prospect? Who's your p...

Judd and AJ react to the Western Conference Finals wrapping up and look ahead to potential offseason adds by the Wild in terms of veteran players? How badly do the Wild need a vet with playoff pedigree in their locker room after the departure of Marc-Andre Fleury? Who are the best options for them to pursue? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the chances of the Wild getting to the Western conference Finals next year and what needs to take place in order for that to happen. What would have to happen to see both John Hynes and Bill Guerin on the hot seat next season? How soon could those talks occur if offseason adds don't go the way people expect? The show reacts...

AJ shares his list with Judd of who he preicts will be the most important players for the Minnesota Wild one year from now. Is he too high on some prospects or should some more established vets have found their way into the list? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd shares his lists for the current top 10 most important players on the Minnesota Wild and looks ahead a year to predict what the list will look like at this point in 2026! Are there any shocking spots on the top 10? Who got snubbed all together? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about the topic of the Wild trading with Buffalo to try acquiring either Tage Thompson or JJ Peterka. What sort of price would it take to trade for either, and how high on the list are they for you this offseason? What is the expectations for David Jiricek next year in his first full season with the Wild? What should d-man pairing...

Judd and AJ jump on the mic for a impromptu show to react and discuss the Wild signing prospect Danila Yurov. What can fans expect from the Russian in his first season? What sort of player is he? How does this impact the Wild's plans this offseason? Plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jessi Pierce of Bardown Beauties and NHL.com joins the show to talk about her desire to se Mikael Granlund back in a Wild sweater but also discuss the option of Sam Bennet in free agency. Is he the best bet for the Wild to go after? What sort of return would Marco Rossi get Minnesota and would you rather get picks or a player? Has Mikko Rantanen changed the way you view major trade deadline acquis...